The New York Times -An improbable run by the New Zealand Warriors has offered some excitement to counter the All Blacks’ recent misfortune. The New Zealand fan was despondent. He had just…
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2023 Rugby World Cup: Fiji’s win over the Wallabies – how it happened
Fiji Times – At the half-time break, the FIJI Water Flying Fijians were leading Australia 12-8 in their Rugby World Cup match at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in St Etienne, France.Fiji’s points came…
New Zealand keen to fix the basics in second Rugby World Cup match
Washington Post – New Zealand’s set-piece has been unsteady in its last two matches — both historic defeats to France and South Africa — and coach Ian Foster wants his side to…
Papua New Guinea and NZ name athletics teams for Pacific Games
RNZ Pacific – Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have named their athletics teams for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands later this year. Athletics PNG has selected a team…
Spain Defeats England in Women’s Football World Cup Finals
Solomon Times – Solomon Islands witnessed arguably one of the best finals in living memory, when Spain took on England at the Women’s Football World Cup finals. Spanish technique overcame English resilience…
Tonga secures back-to-back wins against Canada ahead of Rugby World Cup
RNZ Pacific – The ‘Ikale Tahi defeated Canada 36-12 in Nuku’alofa on Tuesday in Nuku’alofa in their second rugby test. Securing two wins against the visitors is a confidence booster for the…
Fiji on notice | Mazey: We need a Drug-Free Sports Act
Fiji Times – Fiji urgently needs a Drug Free Sports Act, or the nation can bid goodbye to its chances of competing at international tournaments. While delivering the Fiji National Sports Commission…
Vanuatu’s greatest footballer receives national honour
RNZ Pacific – Vanuatu football captain and Central Coast Mariners star Brian Kaltak has been recognised by the national government following his stellar year. Kaltak received the National Honour Second Class Medal…
Tonga looks forward to rugby clash against Australia A
RNZ Pacific – Tongans are expected to pack Te’ufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa on July 14 when the ‘Ikale Tahi squares off against Australia A in a celebration rugby union match to honour…
Japan Test gives Manu Samoa chance to ‘see where we are at’
RNZ Pacific – Manu Samoa’s head coach believes their first warm-up game for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, against Japan in July, will reveal where they are in their preparations. Seilala Mapusua…